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Oncle Antoine

4.2 (126 reviews)
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Closed • 11:00 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Alex P.

There are places that deeply represent where they are. They don't need to be creative or fancy, yet they are inherently authentic. Oncle Antoine is situated in a building dating back to 1754 and holds the title of the oldest bar in Quebec. Think unevenly carved stone walls, dungeon like vibes and quality brews. The pub is also known for some of the best French onion soup in Quebec, so that cannot be overlooked. The cheesy hot bowl of goodness is indeed spectacular, particularly differentiated through the quality of the cheese itself. The place does get pretty packed, so there is often a wait and it's wise to plan accordingly.

Karen N.

Located in the heart of Old Quebec City the pub is in a building that was an old storage brick cellar in the 1700's. We wanted a light lunch and wanted to try the french onion soup , since it was highly recommended. The soup was good, but not the best. The broth is made with red ale and was a little salty. There was so much cheese, it ended up being a bowl of melted cheese. My daughter had the smoked meat sandwich - french bread , corned beef topped with mozzarella cheese. The cheese was a bit overpowering. They have a large variety of beers and several were local. The atmosphere was very cool and historic with arched stone bricks , drinks were good and food was a bit disappointing.

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Jim O.

100 stars for the nearly 300 year old place ! 5 stars 4 the drinks and French onion soup. 0 stars for the smoked meat nachos. Nearly inedible. Chips were burnt. Most everything else was plopped on dish & burnt together.

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Bonnie S.

We had the St Ambroise Rousse beer and fell in love! We had French onion soup which they are known for, fried Parmesan cheese which was amazing, and crab cakes that were quite good. The building is incredible, one of the oldest in Quebec. It had a nice outdoor seating area and the service was great. We went back twice during our stay in Quebec City.

The pub architecture was so charming
David M.

The fondue Parmesan. (Fried breaded squares of Parmesan cheese served with a salad) and the French onion soup were great. The cheese was so good we ordered MORE!!! The atmosphere and service was incredible too. Don't miss this fun spot!!

The interior of it is very cool place
John B.

You don't wanna miss this place. You might have to look hard to find it but once you're inside, on a cold afternoon or evening, you might not want to leave.

Lynn E.

This is the coolest bar in the city. The ambiance is warm and so historic. We've been here several times, my husband couldn't wait to have the French onion soup again on such a cold day and it again didn't disappoint.

Nacho with cheese
Holly V.

My friend found this place online and had to try it when we landed in Quebec. Did not disappoint!! Love the ambiance and ppl were really nice ! Food was awesome! French onion soup was delicious! My nacho with cheese and meat was different but delicious!!!!! Do stop by this place if you're in Quebec!!

Afternoon drinks
Joan M.

Oncle Antoine is the oldest (over 200 years) in Old Quebec City. It has the coolest French vibe with old old decor. The ceilings feel like a vault, arched stone bricks. We sat outside on the street on a beautiful sunny day. We stayed a few hours because it was so relaxing. They have good, wines & beers... it's a great spot.

Grusha S.

Amazing ambience! Its a cute hidden pub open late in lower town. Great drinks and bar food. Great service!!

two shot glasses on a wooden table
Arvid Y.

A little disappointed to be honest. The place does seem kind of touristy. The maple syrup whiskey shots delivered, but I wouldn't return. The place seems understaffed and the existing staff seems overworked. It took 15 minutes with me standing at the bar to get a drink. Friendly service though. The guy behind the bar was also doing the cooking so I felt bad though.

Bar area is the best!  Great welcome and atmosphere!  Didn't eat but drinks hit the spot after some shopping.
Tim B.

Great welcome and atmosphere! Service is excellent! Building dates from 1754 with the stone barrel ceiling. Maple whiskey was really nice; would go great with coffee or pancakes! A nice place to stop whilst shopping.

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Dan O.

This is apparently the second oldest bar in Quebec. Very cool underground brick structure, cool place to grab a drink and a quick small plate. Our server turned out to be the bartender, as well as the cook. No complaints for what it is, great historic place to have a drink and snack, but don't expect a full menu of scratch food. That's not what it is. Good snacks , small plates, and good French Onion soup. Go for a drink, and if you're hungry, there are a few decent options.

This is the bar tiny and cozy place to grab a drink or have a meal

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The onion soup was something you will dream about. Beer selection great, ambiance and service impeccable. Definitely recommend!

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Cozy old school atmosphere. The best French onion soup that I have ever had. Fireplace.

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Amazing vibe, not too busy, delicious espresso martini. Very nice waiter who gave us great recommendations for the area

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Excellent bar! Had a great time. Friendly service. Great ambiance. Met some good people to share a drink with.

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Cozy. Unique. Feeling like you stepped back in time. Great French onion soup. Warm service. We wish we found this spot years ago.

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Pub des Borgia

3.8(66 reviews)
0.1 km•Place Royale
•$$

Location: Halfway down the Escallier casse cou. Those red…read moreumbrellas you see on photos? That's them. The perfect place to stop when the skies suddenly open up and soak you as you are walking down! Parking: ummmm.. why would you drive here? Place: It's a pub. Obviously havent been updated in a while but the that's what all the good pubs are like :) There are 2 sections I sat in the back part, the front was filled with customers who had been sitting out under those umbrellas before the rain came . Lots of different sized tables. Ooh they have a shelf full of board games. Food: I don't drink but they have lots of craft beers and the couple next to me loved the amount they had on tap. When I first walked in the waitress walked by with what looked like a giant lasagna with salad and I thought oh I want that. When I looked at the menu I realized they don't have lasagna and I figured it must be the croques Monsieur. So that is what I ordered and that is exactly what came. It was very generous and full of cheese which was toasted golden brown it was really good. The salad was good too really fresh the dressing was good. I'm glad I chose it. Staff was nice. They spoke both French and English depending on what you were more comfortable with. I stumbled through French because I'm in Quebec I should speak French. It was a really casual vibe it was like a nice little oasis I had been walking a lot that day and it was just relaxing and chill. Would totally go again. I really like the food. I mean there's a thousand other reasons to be in the area but in the area I would stop there

Smack in the middle of Old Quebec, it was the easiest spot we could get that was dog-friendly. The…read moreplace is nice, kinda dive bar-ish. Decent outdoor seating. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They immediately offered water to my dog. They were also attentive, but seemed to be a bit scatter-brained at times. Food was good. Bar food. Can't complain. You didn't feel horrible eating it. Quite filling and tasty actually. Yes, it's in the middle of a heavy traffic area. It may seem like a tourist trap, but it isn't. Worth a stop of a good bite while going through the city.

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Pub des Borgia - Cute place

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Le Fou-Bar

Le Fou-Bar

3.8(11 reviews)
1.5 km•Saint-Jean-Baptiste
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Don't sit at the outside bar. There is a good chance you will be ignored for 19 minutes. The glass…read moreI am currently drinking my vodka out of has yesterday's Bloody Mary salt and lipstick surrounding the rim. Pro tip: use the straw! Last but not least: fruit flies that ate the ladybugs will grace you with their presence in their dungeon bathrooms. This is a real treat. Take the time to walk to the neighboring bar.

I was in town for a meeting. I snuck out of the rather dull official conference banquet in Le…read moreCapitole, and found myself in this small non-descript bar on Rue St-Jean instead. There was a jazz trio playing -- two elderly men on guitar and bass, and a younger fellow on the drums. They were rocking it. The crowd got pretty into it too, applauding the solos, swaying, and tapping their feet, without really getting disruptive. It's a good environment for this sort of music. A lot of jazz bands in bars and restaurants tend to sort of blend into the background, getting just a smattering of applause from the nearest table. It was nice both the musicians and patrons at Le Fou-Bar enjoying themselves. Besides the music, it seems like a pretty standard-issue bar. Not unpleasantly loud or crowded, even with the music. A bunch of beers on tap, mostly from Montreal's McAuslan brewery. The French reviews mention a large whiskey collection, but I didn't inspect it closely. I also saw a food menu, though I didn't see anyone eating from it, so it may be prudent to get your dinner elsewhere. The clientele seemed mostly local, and French-speaking, though the staff did speak more English than I spoke French. They did not seem to mind my non-Francais-parlezing ways. So basically, these five stars are not really for the food or drink or service (which seemed standard), but for being a fun, casual spot to listen to some good live music. From what I can decipher on the website, they have someone playing at 9pm every Tuesday.

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Le Fou-Bar - Dive bar in QC...

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3.7(36 reviews)
1.4 km•Colline parlementaire
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For what this place was, it was perfect for what my husband and I were looking for, which was a…read moreplace where we could sit and enjoy a beer and have some bar food. It was empty when we arrived so we had our choice of seating, and our server was pretty patient with us while we figured out what to eat. Considering it was us and two other people at the bar, I feel like the service could've been faster, but we weren't in any hurry and when we did place our food order it was brought right out to us. I have seen reviews of this place where others have mentioned that it's not English speaking friendly, but in our experience that wasn't true. To be fair we did communicate in French, but of course English is easier for us to speak. Overall vibes of the place are pretty eccentric with a kind of rock and roll grunge vibe but they also had totems and other decorative pieces that gave a nod to Quebec's Native American people which was cool to see!

We went here with a large group - about 20 of us on a freezing cold night (about 20 degrees). It…read morewas late and we wanted to stop into a pub and get a beer. In the states, this would have been a non event and unless we all did not physically fit in the pub we would have been allowed in. Here it was a bit different. The person at the door told us that we all had to wait outside while they prepared an area for us. Waiting outside in the cold seemed ridiculous. When I pushed the issue she finally let us in and it was hard to see what the hold up was and why we were told to wait ouside in the first place. There was a solid music group performing and there was a nice selection of drinks and food on the menu.

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